Vernon Center Middle School

Public 6-8

 777 Hartford Tpke.
       Vernon, CT  06066-5126


(860) 870-6070

District: Vernon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 252 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,193 Help


Students who attend Vernon Center Middle School usually attend:

High:    Rockville High School

Feeder schools for Vernon Center Middle School:

Elementary:    Center Road School
    Lake Street School
    Maple Street School
    Northeast School
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Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  678

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.3%
Hispanic:
23.7%
African American:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.6% Help


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Compare Details Vernon Center Middle School ranks better than 56.3% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.3%), Hispanic (23.7%), African American (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vernon Center Middle School is 9.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vernon Center Middle School is $18,193.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Vernon Center Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vernon Center Middle School 110th of 252 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Vernon Center Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Vernon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vernon School District 103rd of 151 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vernon Center Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Vernon Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.65 154th 248 37.9%
2007 52.21 146th 250 41.6%
2008 49.95 154th 252 38.9%
2009 52.04 154th 255 39.6%
2010 50.51 164th 268 38.8%
2011 48.43 173rd 269 35.7%
2012 47.35 178th 272 34.6%
2013 41.15 194th 278 30.2%
2015 42.82 162nd 280 42.1%
2016 29.88 165th 246 32.9%
2017 41.11 140th 250 44.0%
2018 33.89 162nd 249 34.9%
2019 43.77 141st 259 45.6%
2021 49.10 127th 275 53.8%
2022 55.42 104th 250 58.4%
2023 56.98 109th 249 56.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vernon Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.73 13th 25 48.0%
2021 52.13 113th 244 53.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vernon Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.58 57th 104 45.2%
2021 52.30 98th 218 55.0%
2022 63.85 34th 106 67.9%
2023 57.30 38th 109 65.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Vernon Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.42 122nd 160 23.8%
2019 30.86 123rd 169 27.2%
2021 45.86 116th 235 50.6%
2022 50.71 88th 166 47.0%
2023 47.93 83rd 160 48.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Vernon Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.95 73rd 104 29.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Vernon Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.53 124th 164 24.4%
2019 38.56 110th 167 34.1%
2021 43.79 119th 224 46.9%
2022 48.98 89th 169 47.3%
2023 49.24 85th 158 46.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Vernon Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.50 19th 31 38.7%
2019 53.10 15th 38 60.5%
2021 68.71 16th 80 80.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vernon Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.67 58th 75 22.7%
2019 31.56 65th 97 33.0%
2021 53.31 57th 146 61.0%
2022 77.25 11th 97 88.7%
2023 63.12 24th 99 75.8%
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Rank History for White students at Vernon Center Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.88 140th 168 16.7%
2019 30.93 121st 166 27.1%
2021 32.08 122nd 175 30.3%
2022 44.93 86th 151 43.0%
2023 44.34 89th 158 43.7%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Open Quote The principal is an unreasonable bully. He has smiles for the school board, superintendent and the thugs that have their underwear hanging out, but is absolutely useless to parents and good students. He can not be trusted to take care of and watch over our best and brightest. The standard he sets is the lowest possible one. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Vernon Center Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 895 27 12 13 1 n/a n/a 0 948
1989 855 39 13 10 3 n/a n/a 0 920
1990 874 38 15 22 3 n/a n/a 0 952
1991 872 43 19 27 3 n/a n/a 0 964
1992 816 49 21 39 4 n/a n/a 0 929
1993 808 48 18 45 2 n/a n/a 0 921
1994 794 44 29 40 2 n/a n/a 0 909
1995 771 51 31 31 0 n/a n/a 0 884
1996 771 51 31 31 0 n/a n/a 0 884
1997 783 57 34 46 0 n/a n/a 0 920
1998 835 56 40 41 3 n/a n/a 0 975
1999 802 50 50 45 3 n/a n/a 0 950
2000 772 63 47 38 6 n/a n/a 0 926
2001 778 77 48 56 6 n/a n/a 0 965
2002 764 90 34 73 4 n/a n/a 0 965
2003 764 90 34 73 4 n/a n/a 0 965
2004 768 81 43 55 5 n/a n/a 0 952
2005 749 97 40 59 4 n/a n/a 0 949
2006 726 93 38 63 5 n/a n/a 0 925
2007 609 117 46 73 8 n/a n/a 0 853
2008 598 98 52 66 5 n/a n/a 0 819
2009 570 90 51 74 2 n/a n/a 0 787
2010 578 96 44 80 4 n/a n/a 0 802
2011 555 106 27 83 2 0 0 0 773
2012 519 106 31 83 1 0 1 0 741
2013 483 99 27 87 1 0 2 0 699
2014 431 99 36 85 2 0 9 0 662
2015 432 85 33 82 1 0 19 0 652
2016 445 84 41 91 2 0 19 0 682
2017 458 82 38 112 2 0 20 0 712
2018 431 91 38 118 2 0 23 0 703
2019 418 79 35 134 1 0 38 0 705
2020 413 79 40 141 2 0 47 0 722
2021 390 72 35 148 1 0 54 0 700
2022 377 65 38 162 1 0 68 0 711
2023 348 67 37 161 2 0 63 0 678

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vernon Center Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 948 81.0 11.7 n/a
1989 920 75.0 12.2 n/a
1990 952 76.5 12.4 n/a
1991 964 77.5 12.4 n/a
1992 929 76.6 12.1 10.4
1993 921 77.3 11.9 1.3
1994 909 76.1 11.9 17.5
1995 884 73.7 12.0 21.5
1996 884 73.7 12.0 21.5
1997 920 74.0 12.4 17
1998 975 74.9 13.0 16.8
1999 950 76.2 12.5 22
2000 926 76.5 12.1 21.6
2001 965 82.1 11.8 n/a
2002 965 80.1 12.0 25.3
2003 965 80.1 12.0 25.3
2004 952 78.1 12.2 27.1
2005 949 67.0 14.2 n/a
2006 925 67.5 13.7 19.5
2007 853 71.6 11.9 29.9
2008 819 77.2 10.6 28.3
2009 787 79.8 10.2 29.4
2010 802 75.8 10.5 30.5
2011 773 74.3 10.4 34.2
2012 741 71.7 10.3 41
2013 699 73.7 9.4 37.5
2014 662 72.7 9.1 45.2
2015 652 68.0 9.5 45.2
2016 682 58.0 11.7 43.3
2017 712 56.4 12.6 49.2
2018 703 62.1 11.3 53.2
2019 705 58.0 12.1 59.3
2020 722 58.0 12.4 59.3
2021 700 59.0 11.8 62
2022 711 62.0 11.4 61.2
2023 678 68.0 9.9 59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vernon Center Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 948 81.0 11.7 n/a
1989 920 75.0 12.2 n/a
1990 952 76.5 12.4 n/a
1991 964 77.5 12.4 n/a
1992 929 76.6 12.1 10.4
1993 921 77.3 11.9 1.3
1994 909 76.1 11.9 17.5
1995 884 73.7 12.0 21.5
1996 884 73.7 12.0 21.5
1997 920 74.0 12.4 17
1998 975 74.9 13.0 16.8
1999 950 76.2 12.5 22
2000 926 76.5 12.1 21.6
2001 965 82.1 11.8 n/a
2002 965 80.1 12.0 25.3
2003 965 80.1 12.0 25.3
2004 952 78.1 12.2 27.1
2005 949 67.0 14.2 n/a
2006 925 67.5 13.7 19.5
2007 853 71.6 11.9 29.9
2008 819 77.2 10.6 28.3
2009 787 79.8 10.2 29.4
2010 802 75.8 10.5 30.5
2011 773 74.3 10.4 34.2
2012 741 71.7 10.3 41
2013 699 73.7 9.4 37.5
2014 662 72.7 9.1 45.2
2015 652 68.0 9.5 45.2
2016 682 58.0 11.7 43.3
2017 712 56.4 12.6 49.2
2018 703 62.1 11.3 53.2
2019 705 58.0 12.1 59.3
2020 722 58.0 12.4 59.3
2021 700 59.0 11.8 62
2022 711 62.0 11.4 61.2
2023 678 68.0 9.9 59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vernon Center Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,247
2019 $16,057
2020 $16,150
2021 $18,193

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vernon Center Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 109th of 249 Middle schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon Center Middle School)46.151.7
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon School District)45.551.2
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vernon Center Middle School)39.340.7
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Vernon School District)38.840.5
 1.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon Center Middle School)52.357.3
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon School District)52.357.3
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vernon Center Middle School)47.740
 7.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Vernon School District)47.340
 7.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon Center Middle School)51.954.6
 2.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon School District)51.954.6
 2.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vernon Center Middle School)35.935.2
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Vernon School District)35.735.2
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students705678
 3.8%
African American7967
 15.2%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian3537
 5.7%
Hispanic134161
 20.1%
Pacific Islander00
White418348
 16.7%
Two or More Races3863
 65.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.3%59.6%
 0.3%


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Vernon Center Middle School ranks 110th of 252 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Vernon Center Middle School are 51% White, 24% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Students who attend Vernon Center Middle School usually go on to attend Rockville High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 678 students attended Vernon Center Middle School.


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